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Good Samaritan Society - Ottumwa

2035 Chester Avenue, Ottumwa, IA 52501
Score: 60 / 100

With a score of 60 out of 100, Good Samaritan Society - Ottumwa earns a C grade — placing it near the middle of Iowa nursing facilities. Families should review the detailed metrics below when considering this Ottumwa location.

Staffing at Good Samaritan Society - Ottumwa is near the national average, with 3.69 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 37 deficiencies at Good Samaritan Society - Ottumwa. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 32 / 40 pts
4 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 20 / 20 pts
5 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.69 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.90 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.46 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.33 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.38 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.54 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

37
Total Deficiencies
Dec 3, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 37 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0558 Severity D
    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
    Dec 3, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0692 Severity D
    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
    Dec 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Dec 3, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0658 Severity D
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    Sep 2, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0684 Severity D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Sep 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 3.8% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 4.6% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 10.5% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 3.4% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 24.3% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 7.2% 7.5% Average
New/worsened incontinence 27.0% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

2 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $91,569

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of C is based on a score of 60 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 4★ → 32 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 5★ → 20 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -10 pts
  • Fine deductions: -9 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
126
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Dec 3, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
6

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